The Cycle
Soroka – huge ground ball rate for Soroka, and facing a bottom 10 offense in a huge park. 4 straight quality starts, and even though he hasn’t stuck out many in his last few starts, the k upside is here tonight.
(Risk factor 4)
Peacock – He pitches much better at home, where his k % is much higher. He does get into pitch count trouble at time, but even if he does go just 6 innings he does have double digit k opportunity tonight.
(Risk factor 5)
Weaver – 4 quality starts in his last 5, while striking out at least 5. What has helped him most this year is his lower walk rate, which allows him to get deeper into games. Should be a pitchers duel tonight.
(Risk factor 5)
Also like Paddack
The Bats
Houston – Reddick sliding into leadoff is great value, and helps fit the top of the order. 1-5
Cubs – Arrieta has struggles with lefties this year, and with allowing runs overall. Revenge for their former ace.
Washington – Pen game for New York, which means disaster. Turner may steal 5 bags tonight and Soto is pretty much guaranteed a 3 run homer at some point.
